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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.42, 495.48 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.42, 495.48 and 193.51 is: 290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.42 : 495.48 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.42/495.48 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.42x = 495.48 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.42x = 95,880.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,880.33/330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.18

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